WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will grant Louisiana tribal communities $5,415,550.00 for broadband infrastructure. The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will receive $4,919,614.00 to provide high-speed internet access to approximately 190 households in the area. The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana will  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: (Click here to download and here to watch) Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor highlighting the strain rising flood insurance premiums are placing on families during the holiday season. Cassidy also demanded action to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before it expires on December 20, 2024, and called for reforms to make the flood insurance progr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 will include big wins for Louisiana ports and waterways, including significant provisions that will strengthen our water resources infrastructure and provide enhanced flood protection for our Louisiana coastal communities. "This is great news for communities along Louisiana's Gulf Coast and our rivers," said Dr.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued the following statement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) headed to the president's desk to be signed into law. The package includes key priorities Cassidy secured, including $105 million for Louisiana military installations. "Strategic investments in Louisiana's bases and troops are critical to our national defense. It also sup  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on the Biden-Harris administration's holiday news dump: the U.S. Department of Energy's study on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. "The only 'science' driving the Biden-Harris LNG pause and study is political science," said Dr. Cassidy. "I  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced draft legislation to improve the Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, which makes payments to teaching hospitals for training residents and fellows in approved training programs. This bipartisan proposal aims to help increase our supply of physicians and meet the growing  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Protecting Global Fisheries Act to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. By creating unfair competition for fishermen who abide by international fishing laws, predatory IUU fishing hurts the U.S.--especially Louisiana--which is a major harvester, importer, and consumer of seafood. This practice disrupts international  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Homeland Security On Wednesday, December 18, the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security will hold a hearing entitled "Examining the Polar Security Cutter: An Update on Coast Guard Acquisitions." * * * House Administration On Wednesday, December 18, the Committee on House Administ  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Education and the Workforce On Tuesday, December 17, the House passed three Education and the Workforce Committee bills: * S. 3448, Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 * S.1147, Jenna Quinn Law * S. 5355, National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act These three bills help p  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the comprehensive report and key findings produced by the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Developed in consultation with committees of jurisdiction, the report includes guiding principles and forward-looking recommendations that may be appropriate to advance America's leadersh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the comprehensive report and key findings produced by the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Developed in consultation with committees of jurisdiction, the report includes guiding principles and forward-looking recommendations that may be appropriate to advance America's leadership in AI innovat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2024: Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Increasing Efficiency in Congressional Disapproval of Overreaching Rules When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution and set up our government, they separated powers between the three branches to prevent too much concentration of power in one department, vesting legislative power in Congress, executive power in  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Increasing Efficiency in Congressional Disapproval of Overreaching Rules When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution and set up our government, they separated powers between the three branches to prevent too much concentration of power in one department, vesting legislative power in Congress, executive power in the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah) to discuss the incoming Republican majority's plans to get the country back on track from the failures created by the Biden-Harris administration. Leader Scalise vowed that pro-growth energy policie  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Watch Kennedy's comments here. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) questioned how a New Orleans man who had violated the terms of his at-home arrest more than 40 times remained on the streets long enough to participate in a shooting that killed one New Orleans woman and wounded three others. In a speech on the Senate floor, Kennedy criticized the systemwide failure that allowed this senseless crime to happen. "One  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes $536.3 million for Louisiana military projects. "This year's defense bill is investing heavily in our national defense because America's strength is the best way to deter our enemies. Louisiana is home to patriots who produce the ships and train   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) applauded the passage of a bill championed by the Louisiana Congressional delegation to include Lafourche Parish within the boundary of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA), continuing a commitment to sustain the unique heritage of "America's Foreign Country." Cassidy introduced the companion bill to legislation introduced by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Tonight, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement in response to Donald Trump ordering House Republicans to shut down the government: "As elected officials, our jobs are to serve the PEOPLE. We reached a bipartisan funding agreement. It's time for House Republicans to do the right thing, stick to it, and act on behalf of everyday Americans. "By threateni  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement in response to the continuing resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives: "Once again, House Republicans waited until the last minute to extend the deadline for government funding, leaving Louisianians out in the cold. We had a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on the table. This last-minute bait and swi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah) to discuss the incoming Republican majority's plans to get the country back on track from the failures created by the Biden-Harris administration. Leader Scalise vowed that pro-growth energy policies, border securit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: The Senate today passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 to authorize funding for Louisiana priorities that Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) championed. The bill now moves to the president's desk. "Louisiana depends on crucial water projects to help keep our communities safe. This year's WRDA will ensure that the Army Corps of Engineers can complete projects quickly and efficiently," said Kenn  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman and ranking member, of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) today released the following statement on the unanimous vote in the Senate last night to pass the Older Americans Act (  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox and Friends to discuss the short-term continuing resolution which avoids a costly government shutdown and a Christmas omnibus and ensures President Trump and Congressional Republicans will have full control of the reins of government in early 2025. "Here's the key: by doing this, we are clearing the decks, and we are setting up for  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Fox and Friends to discuss the short-term continuing resolution which avoids a costly government shutdown and a Christmas omnibus and ensures President Trump and Congressional Republicans will have full control of the reins of government in early 2025. "Here's the key: by doing this, we are clearing the decks, and we are setting up for Trump to come i  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Today, Speaker Johnson, House GOP Leadership, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, Chairman Jim Jordan, Chairman James Comer, Chairman Mike Bost, Chairman Jason Smith, and Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith unveiled findings and recommendations originating from a more than 7-months long investigation into antisemitism on American college campuses. Speaker John  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Today, Speaker Johnson, House GOP Leadership, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, Chairman Jim Jordan, Chairman James Comer, Chairman Mike Bost, Chairman Jason Smith, and Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith unveiled findings and recommendations originating from a more than 7-months long investigation into antisemitism on American college campuses. Speaker Johnson announced th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: This afternoon, Speaker Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries hosted the second annual Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony to celebrate the eight-day festival of Hanukkah. Rabbi Levi Shemtov joined the Congressional leaders at the ceremony. Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDZLriEe-2A) to watch Speaker Johnson's remarks Below   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: This afternoon, Speaker Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries hosted the second annual Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony to celebrate the eight-day festival of Hanukkah. Rabbi Levi Shemtov joined the Congressional leaders at the ceremony. Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDZLriEe-2A) to watch Speaker Johnson's remarks Below  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives moved to intervene in a case currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, Doe v. Austin. After the House filed a brief in federal court, Speaker Johnson released the following statement: "Tax dollars should not support procedures and treatments that could permanently harm and sterilize young people. This year's NDAA takes a cri  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives moved to intervene in a case currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, Doe v. Austin. After the House filed a brief in federal court, Speaker Johnson released the following statement: "Tax dollars should not support procedures and treatments that could permanently harm and sterilize young people. This year's NDAA takes a critical and necess  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: Vermont experienced devastating flooding, severe storms July 2023 & July 2024 Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement: "This comprehensive disaster aid is the result of months of bipartisan work. It is vitally necessary to Americans in red states and blue states alike and will help folks in Vermont who were hit by catastrophic flooding, just as it will help folks in North Carolina, Iowa  more